Blanca Hortencia Zoretic

Blanca “Nana” Zoretic

Blanca H. Zoretic, who was known as “Nana” by her grandkids, departed her loving family on March 3, 2021 after a long battle with metastatic cancer. She was 65 years old.

It would be wrong to say that Blanca lost her battle because she never stopped fighting. She was a warrior! No matter how sick she was, she was always determined to live life to the fullest. Blanca stayed strong until the very last moment. Through her, we know what resilience and perseverance truly looks like. There was no quit in Blanca. Her presence and fond memories will never be forgotten.

Blanca was born February 6, 1956, in Chihuahua, Mexico, a daughter of the late Soledad Portillo Reyes and Lisandro Navarro Jimeno. She was also preceded in death by her two brothers, Lisandro Antonio Navarro Portillo and Roberto Horacio Navarro Portillo.

Blanca was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured her children and embraced every moment with them. She especially loved her role as Nana. Prior to her role as Nana, Blanca worked for Frito-Lay North America where she earned the PepsiCo President’s Ring of Honor; an achievement she was most proud of. When not caring for her grandchildren, Blanca loved traveling the world. Her most recent trips included a camel ride by the Great Pyramids and witnessing the pure wonder of the Sahara desert and Argan tree climbing goats in Morocco.

Blanca is survived by her daughters Stephanie Briles and husband Jim, Laurie Lieberman and husband Adam. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Brayden Briles, Braxton Briles, Campbell Lieberman, and Scarlett Lieberman.

Aside from the children she doted on, Blanca is survived by sisters Maria Eugenia Navarro Portillo, Sandra Patricia Navarro Portillo, as well as a host of loving friends and relatives.

A private service will be held at Saint Jude the Apostle Catholic Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Glory House of Miami www.gloryhouseofmiami.org can be made in Blanca’s name.